Jeep is sometimes referred to as one of the most “patriotic” vehicle brands, and for good reason: Jeeps are often credited with helping the allies to victory during World War II. It’s one of the Jeep’s later gigs however, that perhaps cemented the Jeep’s image of tenacity and pluck. We’re talking about the “Dispatcher Jeep”
During World War II, nearly every domestic industry adapted its operations to assist the War Effort. For some companies, that simply meant rationing raw materials, but others (namely those in the manufacturing sector) were called upon to re-tool their factories and begin assembling battle-ready vehicles, components, and other equipment. This was especially true for automotive
(Image/OnAllCylinders) The last Studebaker automobile rolled off the assembly line in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 16, 1966. It signaled an end to the marque’s long uphill battle against the Big Three. Plagued by declining sales, Studebaker quietly drove off into the sunset with little fanfare. Fast forward 50 years, and Studebaker stalwarts are making sure
NORWALK, OH — The sign on Jan Snedaker’s roadster reads 1927 Studebaker, but very little of the vehicle actually is. In fact, the only part from a ’27 Studebaker is the car’s front grille. The rest was fabricated from anything Snedaker could find. “I used to own a second-hand store,” he said. “Every time I’d get a
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we share our parking lot find of the week. To
Several Studebakers and a number of other rare independents, including Packard and Nash, were on display this past weekend at Summit Racing near Akron, OH for the company’s annual Studebaker/Packard show. Check out the slideshow below to see what we saw. A lot of good stuff. Also, if you love Studebaker, you can check out
A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another benefit of
[portfolio_slideshow id=10597] A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the week—another
Hey, we don’t get it either. How is it that something so beloved by so many people can simply go away? From S.W. Graham to Planters Cheez Balls to Wacky WallWalkers, we think we can all agree that some things should never go away. The crew at Summit Racing asked you on Facebook what vehicle
The first Packard automobile was built in 1899 in Warren, OH—which is pretty close to OnAllCylinders’ home base. At the time, the Packard family was running an electric company, and they formed the Ohio Automobile Company, which in 1902 morphed into the Packard Motor Car Company. Packard’s electrical system prowess is still evident today. Packard Electric
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